Molecular Biologist

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory analyses
• Assists in the development and verification of test methodologies for the use in the laboratory
• Ensures instruments and equipment in the lab are functioning properly and maintained by performing or arranging scheduled maintenance
• Utilizes good documentation practices (GDPs) and follows laboratory quality control and quality assurance policies
• Complies with safety policies and procedures
• Complies with QC and QA policies and procedures
• May train other employees
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• A BS degree in Biological Sciences from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in laboratory testing for the specialties performed by the Life Technologies Clinical services Lab is required

Skills

• Use of computer systems for data entry, retrieval, and analyses involving word processing programs, spreadsheets containing data analyses, and complex computer driven instrumentation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve highly complex analyses
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance

Working Conditions

• May handle highly infectious agents and hazardous chemicals.
• Sit or stand for long periods of time while using equipment and specimen handling and/or for computer work.
• Bend or twist to reach into lower cabinets and drawers and squat or kneel to remove or store supplies stored on lower shelves.
• Stretch or over-the-head arm movements to reach into high cabinets and shelves to remove or store supplies.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Visual requirements to distinguish colors for analysis; and auditory requirements to hear timers on equipment.
• Fine hand manipulation is required to operate equipment, manipulate and pipette specimens.
• Work is mainly laboratory-based with some time spent in the office writing up experiments, validation documents, and standard operating procedures